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What Does The Chest X-ray Indicate?

Hi sir,My mom had a x-ray chest PA view today...the following are its results:-1.broncho-vascular markings are prominent2.bilateral hilar shadows are normal 3.mediastinum and domes are normal 4.costophrenic angles are clear 5.cardiac size and shape is normal 6.soft tissues and bony cage under view are normal I want to know does the first condition points out to anything critical???kindly advice...
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

1.broncho-vascular markings are prominent
This means the respiratory passages might be hypersensitive to dust or pollen or any other substance causing inflammation and that is known as bronchitis.

2.bilateral hilar shadows are normal
The entry of the main airways and vessels to each lung is normal.

3.mediastinum and domes are normal
The central part of chest and domes of diaphragm (which separate chest from abdomen) is normal.

4.costophrenic angles are clear
No abnormal fluid accumulation is noted in the chest cavity.

5.cardiac size and shape is normal
The heart shadow is normal.

6.soft tissues and bony cage under view are normal
The bones and chest walls are normal.

For prominent brooncovascular markings, it is important to know if she is having symptoms of asthma or breathlessness and treatment must be taken after consulting your doctor.
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What Does The Chest X-ray Indicate?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. 1.broncho-vascular markings are prominent This means the respiratory passages might be hypersensitive to dust or pollen or any other substance causing inflammation and that is known as bronchitis. 2.bilateral hilar shadows are normal The entry of the main airways and vessels to each lung is normal. 3.mediastinum and domes are normal The central part of chest and domes of diaphragm (which separate chest from abdomen) is normal. 4.costophrenic angles are clear No abnormal fluid accumulation is noted in the chest cavity. 5.cardiac size and shape is normal The heart shadow is normal. 6.soft tissues and bony cage under view are normal The bones and chest walls are normal. For prominent brooncovascular markings, it is important to know if she is having symptoms of asthma or breathlessness and treatment must be taken after consulting your doctor.